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Breakthroughs That Change Our Medicine, Our Lives

Authors talked about their books on medical advancements and their possilbe impact on sociey. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Ms. Siler… read more

Authors talked about their books on medical advancements and their possilbe impact on sociey. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Ms. Siler moderated.

Bruce Hillman and Jeff Goldsmith are co-authors of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: How Medical Imaging Is Changing Health Care. Donovan Webster is the author of Meeting the Family: One Man’s Journey Through His Human Ancestry. He had his DNA analyzed and then went to live with people around the world with whom he shared specific DNA.

“Breakthroughs That Change Our Medicine, Our Lives” was a panel at the Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Virginia, held in the City Council Chambers on Thursday, March 17, 2011. close

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Program ID:
298560-2
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 26, 2011 | 12:02pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 24, 2011 | 4:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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